Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#8]
GET ALONG
James 4:1-12
Introduction:
We live in a time where the enemy is working overtime to cause Christians to not get along with one another. James was dealing with the same issue- Getting along. Here are a few questions that we should ask ourselves.
1. Why can’t we just get along?
James 4:1-6
Why do Christian people fight with one another?
* They want their way. They are being spoiled brats.
* They want something that God will not give them.
* They forget Who they belong to.
2. How can we get along?
James 4:7-10
In order for us to get along we must let God work His will in our lives. How do we do that?
* Resist the Devil- Tell him no; and draw near to God- Tell Him yes.
* Get serious about who you are going to serve. As Joshua said, “Choose this day who you are going to serve”.
* Humble yourself before God, pray, seek God, and turn from your sinfulness.
2 Chronicles 7:14
3. When are we going to get along?
James 4:11-12
I would like for the answer to be, “We are going to start right now”; but you can’t just snap your fingers, and everything is o.k. You must decide for yourself if you are willing to do your part.
Here is your part:
* Don’t worry about what others are doing. Focus on you. The only person that you can change is yourself.
* Remember who and what you hurt when you don’t mind your own business. It’s God’s Word and God that takes a
beating when we treat each other harshly.
* Remember who is in charge. This is God’s Church, we are part of God’s family, and we belong to God.
